Murtala Muhammed International Airport

West Africa drug crackdown intensifies, massive seizures

59 clusters · 137 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: NDLEA seizes 2.3 tonnes of illicit drugs in multi-state Nigerian raids

In mid-to-late August 2026, enforcement in Nigeria reached new heights with massive seizures and high-profile arrests. The NDLEA conducted a major destruction exercise in Lagos, destroying over 329,865kg of drugs—includi

South Africa xenophobic violence and mass migrations

211 clusters · 488 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ghana opposition disputes South Africa evacuation figures

The anti-immigrant wave in South Africa has intensified, driven by nativist groups like ‘March and March’ that set a September 30, 2026, deadline for illegal migrants to depart. This follows a June 30 deadline that trigg

KC Luxury cocaine trafficking investigation

3 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: KC Luxury sues NDLEA for ₦190m over alleged unlawful detention

On August 13, 2026, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested Afolabi Kazeem Michael, a social media influencer and jeweler known as ‘KC Luxury’, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The ar

Nigerian airport e-hailing regulation controversy

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: FAAN clears Bolt to resume operations at Nigerian airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has addressed reports regarding the status of e-hailing services, such as Uber and Bolt, at Nigerian airports. FAAN clarified that it has not imposed a blanket ban on thes

Cocaine trafficking prosecutions in Nigeria

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Lagos court remands woman over alleged 13kg cocaine export

Federal High Courts in Lagos have been processing cases involving large-scale cocaine importation and exportation intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). In one instance, former footballer Segun

Infrastructure theft and vandalism in Lagos

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Lagos police arrest five suspects for telecommunications vandalism

Authorities in Lagos have conducted several operations targeting the theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure. In late July, the Airport Police Command announced the planned arraignment of 13 suspects for allegedly